Protecting the total force from the health threats posed by hazardous and medical materials and waste; minimizing the risk of adverse affects from improper waste management; while promoting sustainability for the Army in the 21st century.

The USAPHC has specialists to evaluate hazardous materials, waste, and regulated medical waste management problems, conduct pollution prevention opportunity assessments, evaluate new environmental control technologies, and provide guidance on chemical stockpile emergency preparedness and planning. We offer practical and cost-effective solutions to better protect the public health and the environment, as well as comply with Federal, State, local, and DoD regulations.

This Web site provides an introduction to the U.S. Army Public Health Command, a U.S. Army Medical Department
organization. It is intended for interested members of the public, news media, and Army Medical Department
professionals and beneficiaries.